Safety & Beautification

Safety and cleanliness are at the core of our revitalization efforts. We will:

  • Collaborate with Milwaukee Police District Four and the Milwaukee County Sheriff Department to enhance safety initiatives and education.
  • Utilize contracted security services for patrols, event security, and business engagement to ensure safety and address concerns like speeding, red-light violations, and litter.
  • Partner with River Works for year-round litter removal and quick response to dumping issues.
  • Maintain corridors and beautify the district with flowers and landscaping.
  • Decorate the corridors to create a festive, community-oriented atmosphere during the holidays.
  • Continue providing Security Camera Grants to businesses in the district.

Economic Retention and Expansion

Our efforts to retain and grow businesses include:

  • Celebrating the opening of the Granville Connection at 8633 W. Brown Deer Rd., an entrepreneurial hub supporting local entrepreneurs, craftsmen, artisans and chefs.
  • Offering supervisor and advanced supervisor training, inclusion courses, and hosting events with thought leaders to foster innovation.
  • Expanding the Granville Cares grant program to inspire and beautify local small businesses.
  • Hosting job fairs, workforce development initiatives, and collaborations with local schools and organizations like the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship to prepare future workers and leaders.
  • Engaging businesses in community building through regular business chats and networking events.

Marketing & Promotion

We will continue to brand Granville as a safe, vibrant, and inclusive community poised for growth. Our marketing efforts will include:

  • Expanding the weekend Blues Fest to Granville Blues Jam Saturdays: Summer Under the Ten , HotRods & Harvest Fest, and Granville Holiday Village to showcase our diversity and community spirit.
  • Developing new events and campaigns that highlight Granville’s energy and opportunities.

Community Building

Connecting businesses to the community remains a priority:

  • Partnering and collaborating with community organizations and associations to strengthen ties and create a sense of unity.
  • Collaborating with 4th District Faith-Based Organizations to foster relationships and support community initiatives.
  • Continuing community outreach.

Administrative and Strategic Development

  • Contracting with Ritz Holman for financial management and 10-year strategic planning for the BID and GEDC.
  • Working on succession planning to identify and prepare the next generation of Granville leaders.
  • Beginning the process of expanding the BID to encompass 124th Street and all of Granville.